Parliament Street is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG1 2QZ is located in the Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrogate and Knaresborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parliament Street, Harrogate, HG1 2QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG1 2QU, HG1 1PN, HG1 1PW, HG1 2QY, HG1 1PB, HG1 2BU, HG1 2TJ, HG1 2TQ, HG1 1BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HG1 2QZ is primarily male, with 57.7% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.2% | 42.3% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -8.7% |
| Male | 53.8% | 57.7% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 8.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HG1 2QZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 59.5% | 68.9% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 31.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.7% | 19.2% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -25.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 8.9% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.7% | 47.8% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 37% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 10.9% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 13.1% | 3.4% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 7.2% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 11.8% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 15.7% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 42.2% | 16.1% | 33.8% | 8.4% |
| Other | 14% | 5.9% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 7.2% | 4.7% | -2.5% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 82.8% | 84.1% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 2.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 65% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 65% | 3.6% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| European Union | 20.3% | 20.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 14.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.7% | 7.8% | -3.9% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.7% | 65.2% | 4.5% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| 10+ Years | 13.1% | 11.6% | -1.5% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 10.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 10% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 2.8% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 76.7% | -15.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 8.5% | 1.5% | 7.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.4% | 37.2% | 15.2% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Buddhist | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parliament Street was 459.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 753.0% higher than the Coppice Valley & Duchy average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parliament Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Coppice Valley & Duchy and the 38th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 228.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Parliament Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £915,000 | 2024-04-26 | £931,944 |
| 14 Parliament Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2003-04-24 | £892,517 |
HG1 2QZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 170 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Primary School Cold Bath Road , HG2 0NA | 4out of 4 | 547 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Belford Road , HG1 1JA | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Valley Primary School Knapping Hill , HG1 2DN | 3out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy Coppice Rise , HG1 2DP | 4out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 4out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 1,791 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 4out of 4 | 2,210 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossett School Green Lane , HG2 9JP | 2out of 4 | 2,213 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ | - not rated | 176 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG | - not rated | 581 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 4out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenfield School 128 Duchy Road , HG1 2HE | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashville College Green Lane , HG2 9JP | - not rated | 2,475 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revolucion De Cuba | 18-20 Parliament Street, Harrogate | 5 yd | |
| Bettys Tea Rooms | 1 Parliament Street, Harrogate | 42 yd | |
| The Ivy | 7-9 Parliament Street, Harrogate | 42 yd | |
| Wagamama | 13-15 Parliament Street, Harrogate | 42 yd | |
| Harrogate Arms | 11 Parliament Street, Harrogate | 42 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory Bar Lounge Club | Travelodge, The Ginnel | 61 yd | |
| Hidden Bar & Pizzeria | 1A The Ginnel, Harrogate | 79 yd | |
| Major Tom's | 1 The Ginnel, Harrogate | 84 yd | |
| The Den | 1 Nidderdale House, Cambridge Road | 126 yd | |
| The Little Ale House | 7 Cheltenham Crescent, Harrogate | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 7 Cambridge Road, Harrogate | 66 yd | |
| Bambinos | 6 Kings Road, Harrogate | 187 yd | |
| Falafel Hut | 8 Kings Road, Harrogate | 187 yd | |
| Pizza Tazza | 10 Kings Road, Harrogate | 187 yd | |
| Greggs | 17 Market Place, Harrogate | 213 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2-3 Nidderdale House, Cambridge Road | 126 yd | |
| Asda | Bower Road, Harrogate | 537 yd | |
| Waitrose Limited | 87-93 Station Parade, Harrogate | 605 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Advantage Health Club (Harrogate) RIPON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 282 yd |
| Gambaru Fitness STATION PARADE | health and fitness suite | 359 yd |
| The Club And Spa At The Majestic Hotel Harrogate RIPON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 425 yd |
| Pure Gym (Harrogate) TOWER STREET | health and fitness suite | 598 yd |
| Harrogate Ladies College CLARENCE DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 680 yd |
| Valley Gardens 2 SOVEREIGN HOUSE 2 SOVEREIGN HOUSE SOVEREIGN PARK | tennis courts | 799 yd |
| The Stray YORK PLACE | grass pitches | 1,025 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.